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= Background =
= Background =
'''Police Story''' was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Waumbaugh , the successful novelist and longtime L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974) , and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and ''Homicide: Life On The street''.
'''Police Story''' was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Wambaugh ,the successful novelist and longtime L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974), and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'', ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', and ''Homicide: Life On The street''.


= Handguns =
= Handguns =

Revision as of 04:00, 25 July 2012

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Unidentified

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Work In Progress

This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Police Story (TV Series) for current discussions. Content is subject to change.

The Following firearms can be seen in Police Story (1973-1977):

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Police Story (1973-1977)


Background

Police Story was an anthology series that ran on NBC network from 1973-1977. It was created by Joseph Wambaugh ,the successful novelist and longtime L.A.P.D. police officer (1960-1974), and is notable for being the first series to depict police officers as humans instead of machines - warts and all. It is considered to be the archetype for later dramatic police series such as Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, and Homicide: Life On The street.

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 10

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is one of the most common revolvers seen throughout the series run.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special
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Colt Detective Special

The Colt Detective Special is seen being used by detectives and occasionally criminals.

Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special
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Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose

In addition to the Colt Detective Special some of the L.A.P.D. detectives are seen using the S&W Model 10 Snubnose.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.
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Beretta M1951

The Beretta M1951 is one of the most frequently used pistols used by criminals in the various episodes.

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Beretta M951 - 9x19mm
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Shotguns

Ithaca Model 37

The Ithaca 37 is frequently used by the L.A.P.D throughout the run of the show.

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Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge
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Double Barreled shotgun

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Rifles

M16

The first generation M16 is used by L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. during the first season. Note the pronged flash suppressor and no forward bolt assist.

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The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm
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Unidentified Sniper Rifle

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